Do you love to live and work in New York State? Do you want to get your students to discover the area where they live? This course is designed to get you, your students and their parents excited about this unique and diverse area. You will use the Internet as a basis for exploring the wealth of activities and places that make up New York culture. Discover websites to share in your classroom to get kids of all ages enthusiastic about historical and natural attractions in their local area and throughout the island. Learn how to plan interdisciplinary lessons, virtual field trips and scavenger hunts to teach a multitude of subjects, themes and concepts. This course is suitable for all K-12 teachers. Common Core State Standards are addressed.